Gozitan athletes were honoured for their commitments and achievements within their sports discipline in this year’s eleventh Gozo Sports Awards, during an evening celebration event.

During the awards event Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri spoke about the successes and strong potential of the Gozitan sports sector, while praising the continuous work being done to further strengthen sport in Gozo.

The Minister presented the awards, and congratulated all the nominated athletes and winners, while thanking all those who contribute to the continued development of sports in Gozo.

The award winners of the Gozo Sports Awards 2026 are as follows:

Official of the year – Noel Grech,Gozo Sailing Club

Coach of the year – Timea Laskai, Colibri Academy

Team of the year – Victoria Hotspurs Football Club

Recognition for an active athlete over 45 years of age (selected by the Services Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo) – Raymond Spiteri

Recognition for a sporting career (selected by the Services Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo) – Sean Michael Daly

Special recognition Special Olympics – Giuseppina Galea

Promising young female – Zia Fuji, Shamrock Stars Sports Club

Promising young male – Ryan Muscat, Malta Triathlon Federation

Sportswoman of the year – Georgiana Mifsud, Gozo Football Association

Sportsman of the year – Charlton Debono, D Sports Lab

Photos: MGP

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